A souvenir stall in London, England A souvenir (from the French for "memory") is an object that is treasured for the memories associated with it.
The term tends to be used for items brought home from places one has visited, and such items are sometimes marked or engraved to indicate that their value is sentimental rather than practical, eg. "A Souvenir from Clacton-on-Sea". These typically include household items such as mugs and bowls, ashtrays, spoons and notepads, or clothing, eg. tee-shirts, hats.
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